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Programme Description
The quality and protection of the environment
is a rapidly expanding subject area. The Environmental Studies Postgraduate
Programme is designed to encourage the integration of environmental science
topics to meet the needs of industry, government organisations and individuals.
Choosing any one of the three routes available within the programme will
provide a flexible and integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to environmental
study. The programme has been developed co-operatively within the
Faculties of Science, Engineering and Social Science and Humanities at
Loughborough University. The following Centres and Departments are
involved in the programme:
Centre
for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
Water,
Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)
The
Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
and the Departments of
Geography
Chemical
Engineering
Chemistry
Civil
and Building Engineering
Materials
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Programme
Aims
The programme aims to integrate the study of environmental
issues, such as waste minimisation, recycling and recovery of
materials, legislation, energy, water quality and provision, environmental
impact assessment within the context of manufacturing, business,
engineering and science providing an holistic approach to the
understanding of environmental management.
For those students already working in,
or wishing to work in low and middle income countries overseas, a selection
of specialist optional modules are available.
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Programme
structure
MSc in Environmental Studies (180 credits
required)
2 compulsory modules (Research Methods and Professional Development Project)
+ optional modules (90 credits)
+ compulsory Dissertation
Diploma in Environmental Studies (120 credits
required)
2 compulsory modules (Research Methods and Professional Development Project)
+ optional modules (90 credits)
Certificate in Environmental Studies (60 credits
required)
1 compulsory module (Research Methods)
+ optional modules (45 credits)
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Optional
Modules (subject to availability)
Optional modules are chosen from
the following list:
(Please note that not all modules will be available
each year)
(Modules are 15 credits except
* which are 20 credits )
Additional Optional Modules (subject to availability):
In addition, for those students already working
in or wishing to work in low and middle income countries overseas, a selection
of specialist optional modules are available through WEDC in the Faculty
of Engineering:
(All modules are 15 credits)
Most optional modules are delivered as short courses
. Please contact the programme director for information
on specific modules. Short course modules may also be available
as Continuing Vocational
Education courses.
Further modules may be added to the programme
to meet the needs of students and employers.
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Assessment
Optional modules are assessed by a mixture
of examination and coursework. Compulsory modules are assessed on
100% coursework and student presentations. The Dissertation is assessed
on the basis of a written thesis.
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Who
should apply
The programme is suited to those who wish
to either extend their knowledge in a particular area or broaden their
field in order to increase their career prospects.
Selection
Formal interviews are not normally required
but informal meetings and visits are often arranged.
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Who
to contact
You may wish to apply
on-line.
Further details of the Environmental Studies
programme are available from :
Centre Co-ordinator: Dr Lois Child
Tel:
+44 (0) 1509 222558
E-mail:
L.E.Child@lboro.ac.uk
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